Deeper shades of tobacco-brown, golden-tan, and accents of sky-blue on the reverse. The display of color and smooth luster is very pleasing on this 1876 proof, a coin whose natural shades and original toning points to years of careful preservation by its former owners. Proof coinage for this year increased modestly to 1,150 coins according to Mint records. 1876 was the year that the Centennial Exhibition was held in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia to observe the 100th anniversary of American independence. The Mint was invited to set up a display of coins and a sales service there, but declined, arguing that visitors were welcome to come to the Mint itself. Obviously, many did just that. (PCGS 7056)
Deeper shades of tobacco-brown, golden-tan, and accents of sky-blue on the reverse. The display of color and smooth luster is very pleasing on this 1876 proof, a coin whose natural shades and original toning points to years of careful preservation by its former owners. Proof coinage for this year increased modestly to 1,150 coins according to Mint records. 1876 was the year that the Centennial Exhibition was held in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia to observe the 100th anniversary of American independence. The Mint was invited to set up a display of coins and a sales service there, but declined, arguing that visitors were welcome to come to the Mint itself. Obviously, many did just that. (PCGS 7056)
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